Makom
Makom (Place)
The committees in the Makom Cluster, which is led by Joel Bettridge, are focused on the places where we gather:
Thu, January 23 2025
23 Tevet 5785
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Upcoming Events
IP = In person only (normally at Havurah Shalom);
ZM = On Zoom/online only;
HYB = In person and online; and
ANN = In person at Havurah's Annex.
All Events
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Thursday ,
JanJanuary 23 , 2025(IP) History of Sephardic Jews and Their Language, Ladino
Thursday, Jan 23rd 7:00p to 8:15p
Who are the Sephardic Jews? We will focus on the Jews expelled from Spain and Portugal who settled in the Ottoman Empire and their language, Ladino. Learn about where they lived, their communities, what happened to them in the Holocaust and after. We'll get a taste of Sephardic culture, music, and literature, and the Ladino language. Led by Roger Brewer. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2025(HYB) Solidarity Shabbat
Friday, Jan 24th 5:45p to 8:00p
Join Havurah members and friends for a Solidarity Shabbat service and potluck nosh. This is a spiritual space for community members working in solidarity with Palestinians - and for the liberation of all peoples - to come together to pray, build connections, and renew ourselves on Shabbat to continue our justice work. Please review Havurah's Brit Kavod for our community guidelines. Masks strongly encouraged and provided. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2025(HYB) Shabbat Morning
Shabbat, Jan 25th 10:00a to 12:00p
Led by community members and Rabbi Benjamin, this service includes davening, Torah reading, and discussion. Join us afterward for a light community brunch provided by the Lunches and Noshes Committee! Free childcare is provided. For Zoom information, please email info@havurhshalom.org. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2025(IP) Shabbat School
Shabbat, Jan 25th 3:00p to 5:15p
This program gives children a foundation for lifelong Jewish learning and engagement while integrating parents and children in a caring Jewish community. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2025(IP) Parenting Huddle: Mindful Parenting
Shabbat, Jan 25th 3:10p to 4:30p
Click to RSVP/register. Members and non-member parents/guardians welcome. For parents/guardians to enjoy during Shabbat School, at Havurah Shalom. - Explore real-life questions that we face as parents/guardians, with some guidance from our Jewish texts and values, and each other. -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 26 , 2025(IP) Two-Part Series on Engaging with Antisemitism
Sunday, Jan 26th 4:00p to 6:00p
Note: RSVPs required; participants should be able to attend both sessions and do some reading and reflecting in between. Using sections of the book Safety through Solidarity: A Radical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism... Part 1: Sunday, January 12 We will gather as Havurah members to share personal experiences and reflect together about the reading and antisemitism in general. Part 2: January 26 We will gather with members of First Unitarian Church to host co-author Shane Burley and explore how we can fight antisemitism, in solidarity with others. -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 26 , 2025(ZM) Wings of the Dove Engagement Session
Sunday, Jan 26th 7:00p to 8:15p
For Havurah members only: Your participation in one of the upcoming Wings of the Dove Engagement sessions will give us the feedback needed to create a campaign that assures Havurah will thrive as a participatory community while addressing our growing needs. Thank you to the over 200 members who have already given their input. There will be five more Wings of the Dove Engagement Sessions in January. We are seeking input on our goals and plans. Please RSVP here! -
Monday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2025(ZM) Palestinian Justice Letter Writing Group
Monday, Jan 27th 6:00p to 7:30p
We hold monthly letter writing group Zoom gatherings to write letters to our lawmakers for Israel/Palestine justice. Questions? Email Dale Oller (member log-in required to access directory). Feel free to drop in any time! There’s no need to RSVP, but please do RSVP if you need the Zoom login. Non-Havurah-members very welcome as well. -
Monday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2025(ZM) Make Your Own Haggadah
Monday, Jan 27th 6:30p to 7:45p
Adults and teens, make your own Haggadah to tell the story of the Exodus! At the end of our creative process, you will have a document you can print or share to be used at your seder, along with a songbook and playlist you can sing along with! Led by Carolina Martinez. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2025(ZM) Book Group: Tracing Homelands by Linda Dittmar
Tuesday, Jan 28th 7:00p to 8:30p
The Havurah Shalom Book Group meets monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction books voted on by Havurah members. All are welcome to any and all meetings. Copies of our upcoming books can be checked out by members in the Havurah library.
Thu, January 23 2025 23 Tevet 5785
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